Cruise planner says beverage package not available

[tlbutler33]

I booked a cruise on Grandeur last week for Jan 2020. I got $400 OBC for booking a JS. When I click on the cruise planner, it will let me pick excursions, and Spa treatments, but nothing else. When I click beverages or dining or internet, it says they are not available. Am I too far out?? This is only my 2nd RCI cruise so I don't know if this is the norm? I want to use myOBC to help the cost of the deluxe package. It tells me I can use it now.

Thanks

[xxHadleyxx]

Today we are getting not available messages for dining and beverage packages (have not tried internet) on our sailign next month.  I am wondering if there is an IT glitch at the moment

[matj2000]

Your trip is almost 1 year away.

 

There will be plenty of time.

 

Why do you have to do this now??

 

[tlbutler33]

Just now, matj2000 said:

Your trip is almost 1 year away.

 

There will be plenty of time.

 

Why do you have to do this now??

 

I would at least like to see prices and options. 

[katiel53]

My cruise is for next January also but I can't do beverage or dining packages, so it may be too soon.

[Holmie]

I have 5 cruises currently booked. Only the two coming up next have beverage packages open. New Years cruise this December is still giving me the message that it’s unavailble and to purchase on board. It’s totally normal. It’s annoying, because I’m a planner and like to have things paid for early so I can keep an eye on price changes and get the best deal, but it is what it is. 

[Holmie]

1 hour ago, matj2000 said:

Your trip is almost 1 year away.

 

There will be plenty of time.

 

Why do you have to do this now??

 

Some people like to have things done early... gives you the best chance of getting the best deal. I tend to book my drink package as early as I see them and then keep an eye out for cheaper prices to cancel and rebook. Booking early and checking often has saved me a ton. 

[matj2000]

4 hours ago, tlbutler33 said:

I would at least like to see prices and options. 

You have almost a year.

 

Check back in 6 or 7 months...

[RickinStl]

4 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Your trip is almost 1 year away.

 

There will be plenty of time.

 

Why do you have to do this now??

 

Id do it so there are no surprises... pay for it.. book it.. ad let it go..

 

[ONECRUISER]

5 hours ago, xxHadleyxx said:

Today we are getting not available messages for dining and beverage packages (have not tried internet) on our sailign next month.  I am wondering if there is an IT glitch at the moment

Some weekends Sat nite to Sun Royal options are limited to Update site...

[A2Mich]

Or, it could give them the opportunity to raise prices on future cruisers without having lower priced early bird commitments.

 

[PrincessBelle39]

It's showing available for our cruise in July.  I've looked at it a couple of times throughout the day.